KOA ISSHIN MANTETSU

[IJASWORDS]

I offer for sale, a Spring 1943 Koa Isshin WW2 officer sword. They are rarely found in the original leather combat covers these days, which I have left on to preserve its originality. I have slightly peeled back the leather, and looks like the painted metal saya is immaculate underneath. 

The blade is in as found condition, no rust no pits, no chips. The features of the blade are there for the eyes to appreciate. As expected there is very slight staining with age and combat use. I love the patina on these swords that show that they have been taken to war, and not left in an office or cupboard. 

The mei is well cut, and the nakago is in very nice condition. To further prove its originality, the MUNE stamps are evident, and not obscured by rust that so often happens. 

At AUD3150, I will express post with tracking and signature any where. These swords are now very collectable and sought after, not often does an original example that hasn't been monkeyed with come up.  

[Stephen]

Nagasa?

Would love to own.... couldn't have come up at the worst time. Think I'll take a sabbatical leave the place for a while God bless you all.

[IJASWORDS]

Tip to notch, 67cms. 

[Jean]

Hi Neil,

 

what is the price?

[francois2605]

3150 AUD, about 2000 EUR

[Droocoo]

Superb blade Neil

[Bruce Pennington]

They were selling for US$3600 before Covid hit. So this is a really good price.

 

Love the look of this one Neil.

[Kiipu]

This is the only known 42nd series Mantetsu reported so far.  I guess that makes it one of a kind!

シ三〇四 = SHI 304.

興亞一心 = Kōa Isshin.

満鐵作 = Mantetsu saku = Made by SMR.

昭和癸未春 = Spring 1943.

[lonely panet]

Iv pm you neil.

 

 

[Chen xiao]

I have interset and want to get it .bank transfer is ok

[lonely panet]

Theres a que chen, and your behind me hahahaha.

 

But whos in front of me

[Chen xiao]

i have send message yesterday.

[IJASWORDS]

This sword is no longer for sale. 

[vajo]

This was a fine sword, right out of Neil's Treasure cave. Neil thanks god that i'm not an australien resident. I would constantly annoy you for looking on your swords 

[Jean]

I knew it was going to sell in a twinkle of the eye👌👍🍺 Well done Neil.

[16k]

Congrats, Neil, a beautiful Mantetsu... but aren’t they all!